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Ahmad's POV

I can't wait to speak to Zahra again. I spoke to her just few minutes ago but I already miss her and feel like calling her again. I don't want to seem to clingy since we aren't even dating or anything. I haven't brought up anything about relationship to her since she agreed we could only be friends and every single time we talk,I feel like bringing it up but I end up being cowardly,scared that she'd run for the hills. I'm kinda just content being friends with her because this way I got to know the wild side of her. She's outgoing and has a great sense of humour and I really wish we could be more than friends.

"Ya Ahmad,Baba na kiran ka."(Baba is calling you) Came Najmin's voice bringing me out of my thoughts. "He's in the parlour." She added.

"Toh, I'm coming." I said and stood up to go and meet Baba. I wonder what he needs me for. I entered the parlour and found him sitting on the chair with his glasses hanging on his nose and a newspaper in hand.

"Assalamu Alaikum." I announced my presence.

"Wa alaikumus salaam." He answered while removing his glasses and dropping the newspaper by his side. I went over and sat on the carpet near him.

"Baba ka kirani."

"Yes Ahmad. Please listen to me very carefully. I don't know how you'll take this news but there's nothing I can really do. I've been put in a very compromising position." He said and my heart thumped.

"Baba, I'm listening,what happened?" I asked and just then Mama came inside with a downcast look. She made her way and sat down beside Baba. Now they're really scaring me. I muttered a quick prayer before Baba spoke again.

"Ahmad, I went to visit  Alhaji Aminu yesterday and na same shi cikin wani hali. He called me complaining about your cousin Husna. He said Husna is getting really hard to control. She even got expelled at her school." Baba said looking at me sighing. I don't know where this is going and what it has to do with me but I'm not sure I'll like it.

"Subhanallah,Allah ya shirya ta. But Baba, what has this got to do with me?" I asked.

Baba gave me a sad look and replied. "I was just getting there. You see Ahmad,he thinks there's nothing that will make her settle down and be responsible except marriage,so he called me and pleaded with me to join both of you in marriage."

My heart stopped right there. "Baba,wh-what did you tell him?" I asked dreading the answer.

He looked over to Mama and gave me a sad smile."I'm sorry I gave my reply before asking for your opinion but I told him that I agreed. I just couldn't say no to him son,you know everything that man has done for this family. You're a witness to that. I owe him so much for everything and I just didn't have the heart to turn him down."

The first thing that came to my head was Zahra,my Zahra. I don't even know if she'd care because I don't know if she has feelings for me but I can't even bring myself to believe what I'm hearing talk less of telling her. Marriage? With Husna? Ya Allah what have I done to deserve this?

"Baba,but I'm not even done with NYSC,I haven't even started working. Baba I'm not ready for marriage. This is a lot to take in."

"I know son,but her father agreed to take care of everything. He gave you the privilege to set the day you want the wedding to take place."

Privilege? Seriously? I looked over to Mama but she just gave me a sad smile not saying anything. I was broken,what about my Zahra,I understand where Baba was coming from but this is my life. Baba should've at least asked for my opinion first.
"But Baba I have someone." I said dejectedly using my last straw of hope. Maybe he'll change his mind if he knows I have someone.

"I'm sorry son,but there's nothing I can do. Just have faith in Allah. In sha Allah everything will turn out fine."

I nodded my head and excused myself. I could hear mama and Baba still talking but I tuned every thing off. I went to my room and sat at the edge of my bed. And then the pain came. How can I marry someone like Husna? Does marriage seem to be the only solution? I don't blame Baba for his decision because God knows that man has really tried for me and my siblings and I can't be ungrateful to him by refusing to abide by his wish. I decided to pay my little sister a visit. I miss my best friend and I guess she's the one who could make me feel better. I haven't had the chance to see her since after her wedding because of camp stuffs and all. I grabbed my car keys and called out to whoever cares to listen that I'm going for a drive.

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Ikram's POV

I was in the kitchen preparing lunch when I heard the door bell. Well that's strange, a month into my wedding and we've never really had visitors except Zahra. I dropped the serving spoon I was holding and went to check who was on the door. Adnan is at work so yeah I'm home alone. I won't say our relationship has improved since our talk almost two weeks ago but I'd say we're getting there. And I find myself falling more and more for him everyday.

I opened the door and was surprised to see ya Ahmad standing there. He gave me a small smile as I ushered him in. From the looks of it,he has a lot on his mind so I just kept mum and went to bring refreshments for him. I switched off the gas cooker cause the food is already done. I grabbed a Chivita and water with a glass cup and made my way to the living room where ya Ahmad was seated. He looked so distracted and deep in thought that he didn't notice my presence.

"A penny for your thoughts big bro?" I announced my presence and dropped the tray of refreshments on the table beside him. He looked up and gave me that sad smile of his but didn't say anything.

"Ya Ahmad please talk to me. I'm getting worried, what happened?"

"Do you remember when I joked to you about Husna being the person I was in love with?" He finally spoke.

I don't know where he's going with this...

"Yeahhh,I remember quite well you gave me a scare. Why are you bringing it up?"

"I dunno,may be Mala'ikun rahma (Angels) were there and they said Ameen when I talked about her,because there's no way I understand this." He said dejected and looked into my eyes. "But why me Ikram,why me?" He said with his voice so broken I felt like crying for my brother even though I don't know what exactly happened.

"Ya Ahmad I don't understand, please elaborate more,what about you and Husna? You're confusing me."

"Ikram,Baba arranged my marriage with Husna." He said.

"What?what do you mean? But why? What about Zahra?"

Apparently things have been happening since I left home that I had no clue about. I could see his face fall as I mentioned Zahra. He then filled me in on everything that happened and I just kept quiet not knowing what to say.

"Wallahi I love Zahra,with every single fibre in my body and I can't imagine my future without her. But this? How can I face her again? Why does it have to be me? We have other cousins but Uncle Aminu had to choose me." He said almost crying and I felt for the love that didn't even start but had to end. I didn't say a word. I just went over to him and gave him a hug pattering his back. I released my self and sat back down.

"Ya Ahmad I really don't know what to say. I understand why Baba did what he did but please leave everything in the hands of Allah and if by fate Zahra is meant for you then you'll surely find your way back to each other. Just pray over it bro."

He just nodded but didn't say anything. I can't even imagine how he could be feeling right now and what about Zahra? How will she react to it. Even though she denies having feelings for him ,I know deep down she cares and she's not going to take it lightly. And for God's sake,Husna of all people. Maybe if it was any other person,it could have been easier but my arch enemy. My life is one big drama.

"I got to start going before your husband gets back." He said standing up to leave.

"Who cares about him? You can stay however long you want. You didn't even drink water." I said.

"Thanks ikky, but I really gotta go. I have to talk to Zahra too..."  He said as a pained expression took over his features.

I nodded in understanding. "Tell me how it goes,okay? Don't worry too much about it."

He just nodded as I saw him out. I stood by the door as I watched his car leave and another car pull in. Maigida ya dawo...

He came out of his car and approached me. Giving me a kiss on the forehead. His new tradition that he does every time he gets back from work since the day we kind of bonded. Those tingles I felt every time his lips met with my forehead...

I greeted him and he asked who just left and I told him it was ya Ahmad. He just nodded and we went inside. I called to him to change into something comfortable then come downstairs to eat.

He came down in a jiffy wearing his usual white jallabiyya and sat down at the dining table. I served him and then served myself. I cooked white rice and chicken pepper soup today.

We ate in comfortable silence each lost in our own thoughts. "You're really a good cook,you know?" He complimented while chewing his chicken.

"Thank you." I said blushing slightly.

"Bambi,I really want to get to know you. I want to learn to trust you and since I'm stuck with you,I want to give us a try." He said looking into my eyes. I always get uncomfortable anytime he does that. His words made me feel much alive. He's finally willing to try. Alhamdullilah.

"Thank you for giving us a chance." I said.

"No,thank you for making me feel again."

I gave him a clueless look but he just shrugged. We finished eating and I packed all the dishes and Adnan even helped.

"You know,we should get a house help so you don't stress yourself alot." He said

"Nah,I'm really fine. I didn't grow up with any house helps at home so I'm capable of taking care of everything."

"But what if we had a newest addition. You'd need help." He said smirking at me. At first I didn't realise what he meant and then it registered and I hit his arm playfully and blushed. I wanted to remove my hand when he held it firmly and had me facing him.

"Or don't you want that?" He asked looking into my eyes.

"Uh-huh." I mumbled distracted by looking at his features. He chuckled letting me go and bringing me out of my trance. I blushed profusely as I realized what I said.

"We'll have to do something about that then." He said winking and leaving me standing in the kitchen with a blush and a goofy grin

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[A/N]: Heyyyyyyy!!!!
Who missed me? Even if you didn't ni kam I missed you guys. So exams are finally over Alhamdullilah. That means more time to update in sha Allah.

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